Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Bringing Families Together (“BFT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website.

Bringing Families Together is a licensed child placing agency dedicated to meeting the needs of Missouri’s children and families.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you complete a contact form, contact us by phone or email, submit an inquiry, or sign up for our newsletter.

This may include:

First name
Last name
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Message details
Newsletter signup information
Any other information you choose to provide

Because BFT’s work relates to foster care, adoption, community programs, children, and families, we ask that you only submit information that is necessary for your inquiry. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal, medical, legal, or child-specific information through the website unless it is necessary and you are authorized to share it.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

Respond to your inquiry
Provide information about foster care, adoption, community programs, careers, events, or other BFT services
Follow up with you about your interest in BFT programs
Send newsletters, updates, event information, volunteer opportunities, and related communications if you subscribe
Improve our website, communications, and services
Maintain website security and functionality
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or organizational requirements

Newsletter Communications

If you sign up for our newsletter, we may use your name and email address to send updates, news, events, volunteer opportunities, and other information related to BFT.

You may unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Website Hosting and Service Providers

Our website is hosted and operated through Wix. Wix and other service providers may process limited technical information needed to operate, secure, and deliver the website. This may include cookies, IP address, device and browser information, website usage data, and other technical information needed for site functionality, security, performance, and error reporting.

We may also use website tools, forms, email systems, or other service providers to help us receive inquiries, manage communications, and operate the website.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are essential for website functionality, security, session management, fraud prevention, performance, and proper website operation.

Other cookies, if enabled, may support analytics, marketing, or additional website features. Where required, these may be managed through the website’s cookie consent settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only when necessary, including:

With BFT staff or authorized representatives who need the information to respond to your inquiry
With service providers that help us operate the website, manage forms, send emails, or provide technology support
With partner organizations or professionals when needed to respond to your request or provide relevant information
If required by law, regulation, court order, subpoena, or legal process
To protect the safety, rights, property, or security of BFT, children, families, website visitors, staff, or others

External Links

Our website may include links to external websites or services, including social media pages, career pages, maps, partner organizations, or third-party resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting information to them.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children to submit personal information directly without the involvement of a parent, guardian, caregiver, caseworker, or responsible adult.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website without proper authorization, please contact us so we can review the matter.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, online form, email system, or internet transmission is completely secure.

Please avoid submitting highly sensitive information through general website forms.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, and support BFT’s operations.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete personal information you have submitted to us, subject to any legal, contractual, or organizational obligations that may require us to retain certain information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Bringing Families Together
7151 N Lindbergh Blvd
Hazelwood, MO 63042

Email: BFT.StLouis@gmail.com

Phone: 314-731-3969